Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday commended the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) and Intelligence Bureau (IB) for dismantling a major human trafficking network and arresting its key suspect, Usman Jajja.
During a televised meeting with agency officials, ministers, and the interior secretary, the prime minister expressed hope that such operations would help eradicate human smuggling from Pakistan.
“The black business of human trafficking has damaged Pakistan’s reputation, and many citizens have lost their lives in tragic boat incidents near Italy and Morocco,” PM Shehbaz said.
The prime minister awarded appreciation shields and financial incentives to officials who played a key role in the crackdown. He urged law enforcement agencies to step up efforts to curb trafficking networks and uphold Pakistan’s image globally.
The FIA and IB briefed the prime minister on the arrest of traffickers and their facilitators, outlining steps taken to prevent illegal migration.
Authorities have intensified operations against smuggling networks following international scrutiny over Pakistan’s role in human trafficking routes.
